194Q TDS ON PURCHASE OF GOODS

1) Tax to be deducted at source u/s 194Q on value excluding GST provided the GST portion is separately disclosed on the invoice. As I understand, TDS would apply even on freight charges.

2) As per CBIC circular, transactions in electricity is not covered under section 194Q. Though am not sure whether all such transactions are covered under this exception.

If the freight is included in the total invoice value then TDS u/s 194 Q is Applicable and if a separate freight and the incidental charges invoice is raised then excluded.

This section is not applicable to: transactions in electricity, renewable energy certificates and energy saving certificates traded through power exchanges registered in accordance with Regulation 21 of the CERCc

As the section uses the word "goods" (Any person, being a buyer who is responsible for paying any sum to any resident (hereafter in this section referred to as the seller) for purchase of any goods of the value or aggregate of such value exceeding fifty lakh rupees.

so no TDS under this section shall be deducted on service amount.

Thanks & Regards

Ajit Jha